The Conscious Artist®: Mental Health Conversations with Pallavi Mahidhara

Your very own host, Pallavi Mahidhara, shares a short and sweet insight into the importance of being able to let go and adapt when things cannot or do not go as planned.

Discover more about Pallavi: https://www.pallavimahidhara.com

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Secretary General of the Geneva International Music Competition, and President of the World Federation of International Music Competitions, Didier Schnorhk, chats with us about his goal of finding the humanity in competitions to create healthier and happier environments for artists.   

Learn more about Didier and the Geneva International Competition: https://www.concoursgeneve.ch/eng/people/didier_schnorhk

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*This episode was recorded on February 20, 2022.  It is shocking to witness the relevance of what is spoken about from 36:02 today; to watch history repeating itself...

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Concert Pianist and Co-Founder of the Washington Arts Ensemble Natalia Kazaryan shares her journey of motherhood with us, and the constant search for balance as a mother and a performing artist. 

Discover more about Natalia: https://www.nataliakazaryan.com

Washington Arts Ensemble: https://www.washingtonartsensemble.org

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Meditation teacher Ofer Shani shares his expertise with us on the benefits of meditation.  He is a former product specialist and tech entreprenuer,  and currently works for Classeek, as their advisor to the CEO. 

Listen to Ofer's meditation playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/6684Au2BR2YNwbJQkiQms4?autoplay=true

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Former Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Trumpet player turned Physiotherapist, Jon Kretschmer, shares invaluable insight and tips for musicians and non-musicians alike, to maintain healthier muscles, reminding us of the importance of mindful practice habits. 

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Suzuki and Curtis Institute of Music Alumna, Cellist Yumi Kendall, shares her journey with us as she learns to apply positive psychology to the different musical settings in her life with the Philadelphia Orchestra and with her students. 

Discover more about Yumi: http://www.pomusicians.org/yumi-kendall.html

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Professor of Psychiatry and Human Genetics, Dr. Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, gives us an insight into the different types of depression that can develop, some tips for recognizing the signs, and useful tools to guide us into healing and getting the necessary help needed.

Read more about Dr. Nimgaonkar here: https://www.psychiatry.pitt.edu/about-us/our-people/faculty/vishwajit-l-nimgaonkar-md-phd

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US Listeners: If you or anyone you know has depression and needs help, know that you are not alone.  Please call:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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Author, Writer, and Reporter Brianna Holt chats with us about the importance of representation, and how discrimination and racism take their tolls on individual and collective mental health.

Learn more about Brianna here: https://www.briannaholt.me

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American singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin shares his experiences and knowledge with us throughout his career, recognizing the need to separate his identity from his work, finding his grounding through his faith and family, and learning to trust and let go onstage.

Discover more about Jon here: https://www.jonmcl.com

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Violinists and Founders of Intermission, Melissa White and Elena Urioste share their journey with us on how they decided to launch their ground-breaking program that unites body, mind, breath, and music-making through yoga and meditation.  We chat about the importance of breath work as it relates to our instruments, how learning to still your mind and body positively and directly affect our abilities onstage, and learning to meet yourself where you are in the present moment.

Read more about Intermission here: https://www.intermissionsessions.com
Melissa White: https://melissawhiteviolin.com
Elena Urioste: https://www.elenaurioste.com

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